Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/11/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Dear LUG, I have a chance to buy, from a dealer here in Jakarta, Indonesia, two used Leica R (3 cam) lenses. Both look to be in as-new condition, there are no signs of use and the glass seems flawless. Front and rear Leitz lens caps are included. One is a 24mm/2.8 Elmarit, serial # 3429XXX. Asking price is US$815. The other, complete with box, leather case and warranty card, is a 35mm/2.0 Summicron, serial # 3476XXX. Asking price is US$700. The dealer will not consider reducing his prices because he says he can't afford to go lower. Incidentally, from talking to some of his customers I gather he has a good reputation here and is a member of the local Leica Club. I'm inclined to buy both of these lenses, since they would very nicely fill an important gap (to me) in my existing range of prime R lenses. Leica equipment does not appear on the used market here all that often and I wouldn't like to miss a good opportunity. So, I would welcome people's opinions on this deal and whether I can expect these lenses to give good performance (assuming they are in the condition I think they are). Thanks in advance for your comments. Regards, ===== Ray "The trouble with resisting temptation is you never know when you'll get another chance!" __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Shopping - Thousands of Stores. Millions of Products. http://shopping.yahoo.com/